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Dynopocalypse ReduxThis Radiolab podcast introduces and discusses evidence surrounding the asteroid impact and the

Dynopocalypse ReduxThis Radiolab podcast introduces and discusses evidence surrounding the asteroid impact and the events that it triggered which resulted in the extinction of the dinosaurs. Answer the following questions in a separate document and attach it as a .pdf or word doc . Information pertaining to the assignment starts around 2 minutes into the podcast until approximately the 44-minute mark. Podcast link: https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/articles/dinopocalypse-reduxWhat was the timing of the asteroid impact? (how many millions of years ago, what month?) What evidence is used to explain the season or time of year? What was the size and speed of the asteroid?
 The impact of an asteroid resulting in the extinction of the dinosaurs is not a new idea. What is the old story about how long it thought to have taken for the dinosaurs to go extinct after the impact?
 How hot was the impact site? How does this impact become a global phenomenon?
 Dinosaurs reigned supreme for 200 million years. How long was the extinction event?
 Geological Evidence Pre and Post Impact: What fossils are present above the KT boundary vs below it? What is the significance of iridium? Why the glass balls?
 New information is included about a discovery in an ancient river valley site located in North Dakota that may provide additional evidence about what took place at that time. Discuss two pieces of evidence from this site that you find interesting.

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